OTTAWA, ON – The explosive growth of Ottawa’s craft brewing scene is set to continue this week, with the launch of Whiprsnapr Brewingin the city’s Nepean area.

Founded by long-time homebrewer Ian McMartin and several partners, Whiprsnapr will be opening on Thursday October 30th with a line-up of beers that will include Root of Evil Pre-Prohibition Lager, Inukshuk Canadian IPA, Black Sunshine Black Lager, F’N’A British IPA and Carol Anne Irish Blonde Ale – the latter named after McMartin’s mother who helped harvest the hops for the beer.